My public high school biology text book sells the THEORY of evolution as fact

[Kazul]

I just got my school books yesterday. My bio book, Biology: Concepts and Conections, talks about the theory of evolution as if it's not theory, or ever was. Did I miss something? Did someone prove it true?

I don't care in any fanatical way whether or not evolution is true. Whatever you believe, if a school science book presents a theory as if it's true, isn't that a problem? If I did miss the proof, what is it?

On a related note, my text book says "Evolution is biology's core theme." Huh? Isn't the core theme of biology how living things work?

[ImaGraftedBranch]

My son took two years of college-level biology at home...but it was with a Christian bent, and exposed those key areas where evolutionists can not explain the obvious design. There are some really good AP Biology texts available. He can pass all required tests with a wink and a smile, and still not compromise his faith.

You can live in the world, and still be faithful. Many molecular biologists have had their faith strengthened with recent developments over the last dozen years. Many fear that the increase in technology has caused a falling away...in biology, where the inner workings of design are most evident, the opposite is true. It has become harder and harder to deny the evidence.

It is truly amazing how incredible the intricate design is in living organisms, yet people that still want to be their own masters put the blinders on so they can stay on path they are comfortable with.

Once they acknowledge that there is design, then they may have to take the extra step and acknowledge that they might not be their own masters after all. That is scary for one without faith.

[the invisib1e hand]

it's not really a biology class, you see. it's a class in applied propaganda. pay close attention.

[notpoliticallycorewrecked]

Well you can expect more of the same when you get into college. My college Bio instructor showed a film that "proved" Evolution has to be true.

Since the instructor left the room during the film, the majority of the students were making fun of the film. I would say about 75% stated that in their opinion the very basis of the film did the opposite of what the instructor was trying to accomplish. They concluded that the film proved creation instead of evolution.

The irony of the whole situation was that you could write a paper in support of evolution using the information of the film to earn extra credit. Out of eighty students in the class, not one student wrote that paper for extra credit.

I debated evolution vs creationism on numerous occasions during class and was able to stump her every time. This instructor has her MS degree, yet I was able to debate her and cause her to back away from the theories that she was using to prop up her statements. If you would like some really well written material to use as a resource to back up your beliefs in creationism look up Institution for Creation Research. IMHO one of the best books that they have published is actually a history book titled Streams of Civilization. Read the first section or two of the book and you will be able to debate evolution vs creationism very well using ICR talking points.

[RightOnline]

Spare us. Yawn.............

[185JHP]

The TOE is a hoax. If you allow people who want to support the TOE to definitively state what is TOE-supporting "evidence", then yeah, they have "evidence." Nothing important is supported by the TOE, except nonsensical musings. The good news is, brave and honest people who know the scientific jargon are saying it's a hoax. The hoax is circling the drain...

[spunkets]

Here's a review from Amazon.com.

That review tells me that this:

"My bio book, Biology: Concepts and Conections, talks about the theory of evolution as if it's not theory, or ever was.

Is BS.

and this:

"On a related note, my text book says "Evolution is biology's core theme.""

Is also BS. Yeah, huh!

troll.

They got trolls in that book? Look under pond scum.

[Kazul]

Kidding, right?

You see, my math teacher tried a fast lib thing with circle graphs last year.

[zlala]

I see you are in AZ; do you know if your textbooks are selected by the state legislature or if your districts are able to select which ever books they want to use?

Here in TX the state legislature selects several different science books, English, math, etc., then the districts can choose from the "approved" selections.

However in WA state that's a decision made up to each individual school district, the state doesn't get involved w/the decision (until it ends up in court!).

My question based on the answer of the would be - are you getting the best of the worst based on what was made available by the state or was it a totally independent decision by the science committee in your district. Sometimes knowing the answer to that helps you know who really sucked at making the selection. It gives you a better mark in which to address any complaints.

I hope this is clearer than mud! LOL

[the invisib1e hand]

troll.

BOOM! OUT of the PARK, mate!

[Kazul]

Perhaps I could try algae.

It does say that, though.

[Paleo Conservative]

Spare us. Yawn.............

It's not up to me.

[spunkets]

"algae"

Post the sentences before and after this:"On a related note, my text book says "Evolution is biology's core theme."

Include all words you seem to have dropped in between. pg number?

[Kazul]

Alright. This is only a two pg. thing. I was stupid I should have said that. I am likely being young and stupid and exaggerating to make conflict. First s. is about evolution of pictured animals, second about exploring biology.

[Kazul]

Oh, and "the one idea that makes sense of all we know about life." Sorry about the algae stupidity, BTW.

[MRMEAN]

Each time your instructor starts to discuss an evolutionary event, era, or process, you need to wave your hands and ask, in a loud clear voice, "WHERE YOU THERE?"

[spunkets]

I think you meant to say "shouldn't", but I can see you're honest, and not really a troll. Although I haven't seen it, the book looks like a good one from the reviews. Study well and good luck.

[Kazul]

Thanks much!

[decal]

"Each time your instructor starts to discuss an evolutionary event, era, or process, you need to wave your hands and ask, in a loud clear voice, 'WERE YOU THERE?'"

Should I do that to the preacher during the Bible reading?

[Terpfen]

The "evolution as fact" stuff comes from the acceptance of evolution in the scientific community as fact. The textbooks are just reflecting modern thought, which in and of itself is not a bad thing.

[MRMEAN]

Should I do that to the preacher during the Bible reading?

:)